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File Ref: SE88527
February 26, 2015
Tom Rickard
1711 170th Street
New Richmond WI 54017
Re: Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Kennel pursuant to Section 17.15 (6)(f)
Located in Section 23, T31N, R18W in the Town of Star Prairie.
Dear Mr. Rickard:
The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment (Board) has reviewed your application for a Conditional
Use Permit for a Commercial Kennel at the property referenced above. After the hearing on February
26, 2015 the Board approved your Conditional Use request with conditions. The enclosed document is
the formal decision regarding the application.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 715-386-4680.
Sincerely,
A x
Alex Blackburn
Land Use Specialist/ Zoning Administrator
Formal Decision
Enclosure:
cc: Clerk, Star Prairie
Josh Miller, 1008 192nd Avenue, New Richmond WI 54017
File
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FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND DECISION
OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
File: SE 88527
Applicant: Tom Rickard
Agent: Josh Miller
Location: Section 23, T31N, R1 8W in the Town of Star Prairie
Hearing Notice Publication: February 9 and 16, 2015
Hearing Date: February 26, 2015
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Having heard all the testimony, considered the entire record herein, and reviewed the site the Board of
Adjustment makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law for the Conditional Use;
1) The applicant is Josh Miller, property owner is Tom Rickard.
2 The site is located in the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 23, T3IN RI 8W, Town of Star Prairie, St.
Croix County.
3) The applicants filed an application with the Board of Adjustment for a Conditional Use Permit for a
Commercial Kennel pursuant to Section 17.15(6)(f) of Chapter 17, Zoning of the St. Croix County
Land Use and Development Code of Ordinances.
4) This operation is in compliance with Section 17.12 (15) Standards Applicable to Commercial
Kennels in that it meets or exceeds the standards including:
• It is not in a major subdivision
• The structure will be more than 500 feet to the nearest property line (300 feet is required)
• The kennel structure will be sound proofed in the walls and ceiling so that animal noise
cannot be heard beyond the property's lot lines.
• The kennel structure will be located at least 50 feet from a potable well
• All animals will be housed indoors from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am
• There will be no more than two adult dogs in any single enclosure unit
• Parking area, exercise area and structure will be screened from adjoining properties with
existing vegetation
• Dog waste will be collected in dumpsters and removed from the site every two weeks by
Waste Management, so that no odors will be perceptible at property lines.
• Bark suppression devices will be used on all dogs while outside
• No more than two dogs will be outside at any one time
5) The kennel insulation and distance to the property line will result in the sound at the property line
being approximately 23 decibels which is equivalent to a ticking watch or leaves blowing in the wind.
6) The kennel building will have a bathroom so a sanitary system will be required.
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DECISION
On the basis of the above Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and the record herein, the Board of
Adjustment approves the Conditional Use request with the following conditions;
1) This Conditional Use permit allows the applicant to have a Commercial Kennel in accordance
with the plans submitted, and as provided in the conditions below. Approval of this special
exception permit does not include any additional grading and filling, tree removal, structures,
uses, or other development activities.
2) Prior to commencing any construction activities, the applicants shall secure a building permit
from the Town of Star Prairie, a sanitary permit from the Community Development Department
and any other required local, state, or federal permits and approvals.
3) The structure shall be more than 500 feet to the nearest property line (300 feet is required).
4) The kennel structure shall be sound proofed in the walls and ceiling so that animal noise cannot
be heard beyond the property's lot lines.
5) The kennel structure shall be located at least 50 feet from a potable water supply well.
6) All animals shall be housed indoors from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am.
7) There shall be no more than two adult dogs in a single enclosure unit.
8) Parking area, exercise area and structure shall be screened from adjoining properties. If the
existing vegetation on adjoining properties is removed the applicant shall provide screening as
referenced above, using a row of 6 foot high coniferous trees to obtain 80 % opacity at
maturity.
9) Dog waste shall be collected in dumpsters and removed from the site every two weeks, so that
no odors will be perceptible at property lines.
10) Bark suppression devices shall be used on all adult dogs, six months of age or older, while
outside.
11) No more than two adult dogs, six months of age or older, shall be allowed outside at any one
time.
12) A sanitary system shall be installed to collect and treat all domestic wastewater.
13) Outdoor lighting shall be downward directed to avoid glare leaving the property.
14) These conditions may be amended or additional conditions may be added if unanticipated
conditions arise that would affect the health and/or safety of citizens or degrade the natural
resources of St. Croix County. Conditions will not be amended or added without notice to the
applicant and an opportunity for a public hearing. Noncompliance with conditions imposed by
the Board shall be grounds for revocation per Section 17.71(6)(a).
15) Accepting this decision means that the applicant has read, understands, and agrees to all
conditions of this decision and has no objections if Community Development staff conducts
unannounced onsite inspections to check for compliance with the conditions of this permit.
The following vote was taken to deny: Chairperson Malick, yes; Nelson, yes; Sonnentag, yes;
Niccum, yes; All vote yes, motion carries.
APPEAL RIGHTS
Any person aggrieved by this decision may file an appeal in St. Croix County circuit court within 30
days after the filing date shown below, pursuant to Sec. 59.694(10), Wisconsin Statutes. St. Croix
County assumes no responsibility for action taken in reliance on this decision prior to the expiration of
the appeal period. St. Croix County does not certify that the identity of all persons legally entitled to
notice of the Board of Adjustment proceedings, which resulted in this decision, was provided to the
County.
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If an appeal is taken of this decision, it is the responsibility of the appellant to submit at his/her
expense a transcript of the Board of Adjustment proceedings to the circuit court. The Planning and
Zoning Department can be contacted for information on how to obtain a transcript. It is the
responsibility of the Board of Adjustment to submit its record (file) of this matter to the circuit court.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Signed:
Clarence W. Malick, Chairperson
Date Filed: 02/26/15
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